The Real St. Francis: 14 Surprising Facts

Francis of Assisi was, in his early life, a ladies' man, a carouser, a fierce warrior, and a P.O.W. Yes, that Francis of Assisi, who is also one of Catholicism's most beloved saints, known for his vow of poverty and prayer for peace.

He Disliked School

Francis attended school as a boy for only three years. He was a mediocre student and wrote Latin poorly until the day he died.